1. Land that is legally designated and managed to preserve its natural, cultural, or ecological value
The national park is a protected land where hunting is forbidden.
O parque nacional é uma terra protegida onde a caça é proibida.
2. Territory under legal safeguard against unauthorized development or exploitation
Indigenous communities often live in protected lands reserved by the government.
Comunidades indígenas frequentemente vivem em terras protegidas reservadas pelo governo.